5 T: Hot Weather Forecast, Summer Sports & More

1. Your 3-Day Local Forecast: According to the National Weather Service, there is a slight chance of thunderstorms Wednesday. Temps will reach a high of 94.

Thursday will be mostly sunny with the high near 93, but there is a 30 percent chance of heavy rain Thursday after 1 p.m.

Thursday night there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with a low around 71.

Friday there is a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms after 2 p.m. The high will be around 94.

Friday night, some storms could produce heavy rain. It will be partly cloudy with a low around 74.

2. Happening Today: The Alpha Road DPW Facility is having an open house from 4 to 7 p.m.

3. Today in Sports: The Chelmsford Merchants play against Lunenburg in their last game of the season tonight in Shrewsbury.

4. Today in Politics: The Board of Selectmen approved a grant application Monday worth $400,000 to make enhancements at Varney Playground at 45 Adams St. 

5. ICYMI: Middlesex County is a hot zone for Lyme Disease. Here’s how to protect yourself.